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Meaning of blustering

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

blustering

verb

Definitions

  1. To speak or protest loudly.

    Example: When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek.

  2. To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.

  3. To blow in strong or sudden gusts.

noun

Definitions

  1. A noisy blowing, as of a blast of wind.

  2. Swaggering; braggartry; noisy pretension.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Engaged in or involving the process of blustering, speaking or protesting loudly.

  2. Pompous or arrogant in one's speech or bearing.

  3. Very windy; (of wind) blowing very strongly, blustery.